Dental Assistant

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our operations team in Roodepoort.

You will be part of an organisation that invests in its people and its tools. The team prides itself on professionalism and consistently meeting commitments. Do not wait — submit your details and take the next step.

• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene, PPE use, and instrument sterilisation.
• Provide patient education and counselling regarding medications, treatment plans, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records including medical history, treatment notes, investigation results, and discharge summaries.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical services in accordance with professional scope of practice, ethical guidelines, and protocols.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies, consumables, and pharmaceuticals, placing orders timeously to prevent stock-outs.
• Accurately dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, checking for drug interactions, contraindications, and appropriate dosages.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when dispensing medication, performing tests, or recording information.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical protocols, infection control standards, and the ethical and legal framework of healthcare.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South African Pharmacy Council as applicable.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to providing compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer literacy for maintaining electronic patient records, scheduling appointments, and practice management software.